Vehicle-axle.



D. DAVIS.

VEHICLE AXLB. ATION FILBD APB. 11

Patented Jan. 26, 1909.

DANIEL DAVIS, OF WICHITA, KANSAS.

VEHICLE-AXLE Specificaton of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 26, 1909.

Application filed April 11, 1908. Serial No. 426,585.

To all 'whom it may concem:

Be it known that I, DANIEL DAvIs, a citizen of the United States, residing at Wichita, in the county of Sedgwick and State of Kansas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Vehicle-Aides, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to that class of vehicle-axles in which the spindles are separably connected to the aXle-tree in order that they may be removed for renewal or repair.

The object of the present invention is to provide an improved coupling for Connecting the spindles to the aXle-tree, and to this end the invention consists in a novel form of joint to be herein described and olaimed.

In the accompanying drawing, Figure 1 is a front elevation of the invention partly in section. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of one end of one of the aXle-tree Sections. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of one end of the other aXle-tree section. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the spindle.

Beferring specifically to the drawing, 5 denotes a spindle provided with a stock 6 whereby it is secured to the axle-tree. The latter is in two Sections which are indicated at 7 and 8, respectively. The Sections are arranged one above the other and spaced apart and the stock is secured thereto. The stock 6 is clamped to the section 8 and at its inner end it is also connected to the section 7. The top of the stock is formed with corrugations which run lengthwise and transversely as indicated at 9 and 10, respectively, and the bottom of the section 8 has similar corrugations. These corrugations on the stock and the aXle-tree section interlock when the parts are connected and prevent twisting7 pulling out, or pushing in of the spindle. The stock and aXle-tree section 8 are fastened together by means of a clip 11.

The inner end of the stock 6 is shaped to abut against the end of the aXle-tree section 7 and also to overlap the same for a short distance. The abutting ends of the stock and the section are beveled as indicated at 12 and 13, respectively. The overlapping portion fits in the space between the two aXle-tree Sections and is also formed with a hook 14 which enters a groove 15 in the top repair. I have described only one of the Spindles but it is to be understood that the other spindle will be secured in the same manner.

Between the aXle-tree Sections at the middle thereof is placed a block 17 which is for the purpose of strengthening the axletree. For light vehicles this block may be dispensed with.

By making the abutting ends of the stock 6 and the aXle-tree 7 beveled as indicated at 12 and 13, the parts can be drawn tightly together if the hook 14 or the groove 15 becomes worn. The outer end of the hook and the wall of the groove against which it abuts is also made beveled for the same reason. This tightening of the parts to take up wear Would not be possible if the parts abutted squarely.

I claim:

1. The combination with an axle-tree comprising spaced Sections one of which has a groove, of a spindle having astock shaped at one end to abut against the grooved section and having a hook eXtending into the groove, and clamping means passing around said parts.

2. The combination with an axle-tree comprising spaced Sections one of which has a groove and a beveled end7 of a spindle having a stock beveled at one end and abutting against the beveled end of the grooved section, and having a hook extending into the groove, and clamping means passing around said parts.

In testimony whereof I afix my signature, in presence of two witnesses.

DANIEL DAVIS.

Witnesses:

J. H. PETTIT, J. Y. BAGBY. 

